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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7210572 | Adjustable guide for a bottle handling system The present invention is directed to an adjustable guide for a container conveyor system. The guide includes multiple pairs of pivoting mechanisms located along the conveyor. Each pivoting mechanism includes a first pivot arm and a second pivot arm which can be inde... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7207764 | Wheel lift system A wheel lift system for efficiently lifting and positioning a wheel and tire onto a wheel hub. The wheel lift system includes a first arm and a second arm pivotally attached to one another, a plurality of caster wheels attached to the lower portion of the arms, and ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7140585 | One-hand clip capable of preventing hanging object from dropping A one-hand clip of the present invention is composed of a main body, a pair of semicircular hooks a pair of rotating pins and a pair of elastic bodies. The hooks each fixed by a rotating pin and an elastic body at each bottom end of the main body pinches an inserted... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7044522 | Passive capture slip-proof chain handling hook A chain hook with no moving parts that is capable of passively capturing and supporting both sides of a given chain link. The hook is provided with dual support surfaces that support the link and prevent disengagement of the hook while under load. A horn between the... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7028627 | Submersible vehicle launch and recovery system A submersible vehicle launch and recovery system comprises a grab comprising at least two arms capable of moving relative to each other, the arms being rotatable between an open position and a closed position, in which closed position the jaws of the arms are able t... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6688663 | Retrieval equipment for deployed bungy Retrieval equipment for a deployed bungy essentially comprising a retrieval/hauling member and a terminal coupling unit connectable to or integral with the free end of the bungy. The retrieval/hauling member is attached to a retrieval cable and is provide... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6109199 | Capture and alignment mechanism for use on board an ocean going vessel A capture and alignment mechanism which locks a deployable body to a sheave assembly. The sheave assembly is connected to a carriage which rides on a boom positioned above the deck of a ship and extends over the ship's st. The mechanism includes a capt... | 08/29/2000 |
| 5816636 | Self-releasing log choker A self releasing connector for a log choker has double ended jaws that are pivotally movable between an open and a closed position. A biasing spring urges the jaws to normally open position. With jaws open an end of choker cable is insertable and the jaws... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5688012 | Launching device A device in a lifting crane for releasing and recovering a load provided with a recovery cable comprises a lifting yoke having an aperture extending in a lifting direction of the lifting yoke, the recovery cable being slidable through the aperture; two lo... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5312147 | Electromechanical high load separation apparatus with a smooth release The present invention is an electromechanical high load separation apparatus with a smooth release which can be utilized in various applications such as a structural separation mechanism for a nut/bolt, a cable release mechanism, or a replacement of cable... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5305676 | Low retention force release and arming mechanism for ordinance devices A release and arming mechanism for an ordnance device having an arming block, a pair of opposed jaws pivotally mounted to the arming block, and a solenoid that, when energized, holds the jaws in a closed position around an arming wire. A release lanyard c... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5299845 | Automatically-actuated cargo-hook device and manual guidance system for suspended loads This improved cable-scooping hook device with upper and lower portions and with a pivot pin and hubs is better able to snatch and scoop up a load cable than previous designs. Its tongs-like configuration can have a combination of magnetic hammerheads, wei... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5275452 | Quick release connector A cable quick release connector utilizing pincers attached to the cable end and a shroud that holds the pincers closed around a chain link or loop. The shroud may be slipped out of engagement with the pincers to permit them to open and release the load at... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5273333 | Load hook assembly for multiple loads and method of load transport A load hook assembly includes an upright support structure adapted for cable attachment to a lifting instrumentality such as a helicopter. A jaw assembly, carried by the support structure, has multiple, movable jaws which open and close relative a central... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5209538 | Automatically actuated, automatically-adjustable cargo and personnel scooping and releasing apparatus This apparatus is a tongs-like device for automatically loading and unloading containerized cargo, comprising two elongated member pivoted at a selected distance from the device's top with a pivot pin. Its lower portions are vertical to enable it to hold ... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5131705 | Device for remote-controlled grasping and coupling Apparatus for the remote grasping and safe transporting of an article and r remote coupling of an electrical plug connection comprises a first adapter device which is suitable for connection to a crane block and includes at least one load latch, adapted t... | 07/21/1992 |
| 5074608 | Tongs-like cargo-hook device with automatic loading features This improved cable-scooping hook device is capable of automatically loading and unloading cargo, used for transporting suspended cargo. It comprises two relatively flat members, pivoted by a pin near their mid-section and weighted on top to help force it... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5064235 | Automatic sling lock Disclosed is a lock capable of being automatically bolted and released, and useful as a knot running along a loop made by a sling wound around a load to be dragged. The lock is made up of a keeper and of a bolt capable of fitting into it, the bolt having ... | 11/12/1991 |
| 4943099 | Tongs-like cargo hook device with automatic loading and unloading capability This is a cable-scooping cargo hook device, pivoted near its center and weighted on top to help force its lower portions to automatically separate upon touchdown on a platform to discharge its load cable. By having the device sit on one of its jaws, the d... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4810017 | Safety clutch The safety clutch includes a first tubular part (1), a second tubular part (13) and a plurality of locking members (5) co-operating with the parts in such a manner as to establish therebetween a releasable connection. The locking members (5) have inclined... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4805951 | Gripping mechanism A gripping mechanism for gripping a retraction cone attached to a workpiece includes an outer shroud formed of an outer tubular part and an outer funnel-shaped part; a gripping device which is axially movable within the outer shroud, the gripping device i... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4763943 | Crane hook A system for retrieval and launching of lifeboats, buoys or the like includes a lifeboat provided at a point centrally above the hull, with a rigid, inverted V-shaped suspension member adapted to be engaged by a suspension hook the structure of which allo... | 08/16/1988 |
| 4717189 | Tong-like, cable-scooping, hoist-cable coupling device for suspended loads The hoist-cable coupling device is tong-like in appearance, pivoted near its center and weighted on top to force its lower portions to automatically separate when lowered onto a platform to discharge its load cable. When lifted, its lower ends are designe... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4682804 | Releasable coupling assembly A releasable coupling assembly is provided for secure retention and controlled reliable release of a releasable structure with respect to a base structure, such as a releasable spacecraft with respect to a mother spacecraft or launch vehicle. The releasab... | 07/28/1987 |
| 4678220 | Shovel-like coupling devices with automatic material handling features This tongslike device for automatically loading and unloading materials, such as dirt or soil, sand, gravel, vegetables, fruit and leaves and even containerized loads, comprises two elongated members, pivoted approximately midway with a pivot pin. The low... | 07/07/1987 |
| 4644617 | Releasable locking coupling or support device A releasable locking device comprises a tubular housing (180) having a pair of rotary pawls (182) mounted therein. The angular position of the pawls are controlled by spring-loaded balls (183). A line (179) passing through the housing has a collar (184) t... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4606517 | Store adapter A store adapter attachable to an aircraft with minimum modifications for retaining and supporting the store proximate the bomb rack of the aircraft, and for releasing the store by actuation of the bomb rack mechanism which causes release of the store clea... | 08/19/1986 |
| 4549708 | Cowling latch system A latch system 34 for the nacelle cowling 24 of a gas turbine engine 10 is disclosed. The latch system includes a coupling 36 which may be remotely operated by means of a cable 44. In one embodiment, a support structure 14, the coupling, the cable and a l... | 10/29/1985 |
| 4452478 | Nuclear waste storage process and system A system to transport and deposit nuclear wastes for disposal into abandoned or dry oil wells or other wells or deep holes. The system includes a device for connecting to a canister which holds nuclear waste material, for transporting the canister to a we... | 06/05/1984 |
| 4367830 | Musical instrument support A musical instrument support, having an improved slide for adjusting the length of the support and an improved clasp for engaging a musical instrument to be supported is disclosed. The slide is approximately circular in shape and is constructed in a manne... | 01/11/1983 |
| 4358144 | Self-releasing choker A self-releasing choker has ferrule holding jaws in a casing movable between a ferrule accepting station, a load carrying station, and a ferrule releasing station located intermediate the other two stations. Locking means holds the jaws closed while in th... | 11/09/1982 |
| 4290637 | Separation mechanism for releasing an aerodynamic braking device from a load A separation mechanism for detaching an aerodynamic braking device, especially a parachute, from a load with the separation mechanism being adapted to be connected to at least one suspension element of the braking device and the load and, upon relief, bei... | 09/22/1981 |
| 4266680 | Floating crane with load reslinging device A floating crane whose floating base mounts a load boom with a load-handling device and a suspended-load reslinging device, the latter comprising a catch so mounted on the floating base as to project over the board thereof while in the load reslinging pos... | 05/12/1981 |
| 4258888 | Quick releasing high strength connector A device for rapidly securing and releasing a helicopter is provided. The vice effects positive haul down of an aircraft from a landing attitude above a landing pad aboard ship to a predetermined landing position on the pad, among other uses, through a pl... | 03/31/1981 |
| 4257639 | Ejector device for stores A device is disclosed for ejecting a store from an aircraft stores rack. The device comprises a tubular member having an internal bore along its longitudinal axis. A plurality of resilient lug retainer fingers are attached at one end of the tubular member... | 03/24/1981 |
| 4179150 | Safety arming device for missiles Safety arming solenoid for use with missiles. Pivoted jaw means retain the end of an arming wire or cable that connects to the missile. A solenoid controls opening of the jaw means. The solenoid is a rotary type having a stem with an end part positionable... | 12/18/1979 |
| 4173366 | Device for jettisoning a load in two different ways This device for jettisoning a load in two completely different ways comprises a rocker fulcrumed on a support rigid with the load, or spherical member formed integrally with the support, and a pair of opposed hooks fulcrumed to the structure from which th... | 11/06/1979 |
| 4130313 | Lifting devices To enable a lifting element such as a hook to be detached from a pulley block and lowered independently by means of a separate cable the hook is releasably secured to the block through a latch mechanism including a shaft secured to said separate cable and... | 12/19/1978 |
| 4017112 | Device for releasing a load from its support Device for releasing a load from its support comprising two clamping jaws for the load, mounted inside a sleeve formed with openings and movable in relation to said sleeve under the combined action of the load and of a spring whose action is applied in th... | 04/12/1977 |
| 3979803 | Quick release latch A quick release latch has a pair of jaws pivotally mounted for holding a d. An abutting toggle link mechanism having a master and a slave link controls movement of the jaws. The master link is pivotally connected to one of the jaws, and the slave link is... | 09/14/1976 |
